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Killer Elite

  • 2011


MOVIE IS muscular skeptical curiously terrific
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35 %
25 % Rotten
$ 57 Million
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Positive Reviews 29
Negative reviews 33
Average Rating 2.4/5
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1.8
purports to be based on actual events, chronicling the sinister machinations of a shadowy military organization. But this clumsy action movie feels to .. Av Club
1.5
Killer Elite is less a cerebral thriller than an underachieving time waster with feeble pretensions. Av Club
1.5
Like ripping a plaster off, Im going to have to make this as quick as possible to minimise the pain: Killer Elite really isnt very good at all. Den Of Geek
1.5
Alas, thats the last time Killer Elite will remotely ruffle expectations, and theres still 99 minutes to go. Austin Chronicle
2.0
Lacking a premise with the trashy fun lure of Stathams Crank or the knotty narrative pleasures of the Bourne series (which Killer Elite rather despera .. Austin Chronicle
1.5
While Killer Elite does offer enough moments of high adrenaline thrills to appeal to action fans, but it never really ignites as a period thriller. Screen Daily
1.5
If the Killer Elite has a problem, its that its just too bloated for the story theyre telling. Collider
3.8
Got that.This is actually a pretty good thriller, based more on character and plot than on action for its own sake. Rogerebert
2.0
But theres precious little of that strewn amid a story that goes everywhere you expect it to go, and nowhere worth going at all. Cinema Blend
2.0
But theres really not enough of anything here: not enough De Niro, not enough tension, not enough .. action. Ny Daily News
4.0
This gives it a unique feel, and the films CGI free, grounded action set pieces mesh well with that setting. JoBlo
2.5
However, even though there are a decent number of heavy hitting action set pieces, Killer Elite is a narrative mess that convolutes a pretty straight .. Screen Rant
2.5
Statham and Owen are nicely paired, De Niros restrained, and action buffs will indubitably take comfort in the predictability and familiarity of the g .. The Globe And Mail
2.5
Loaded with careening car chases and rooftop runs, glass shattering shootouts and exploding fireballs, Killer Elite offers more than enough to keep ac .. Philly
3.2
The Spy Who Dumped Me is an action comedy withwell, it has action. Philly
2.0
Wholly unrelated to the 1975 Sam Peckinpah film of the same name, Killer Elite is distinguished by one no mercy, eye gouging, testicle punching brawl, .. Village Voice
1.8
Its a political thriller with bloody knuckles, merging explosive, physics defying stunt work with protracted exposition, and it rarely works. Blu Ray
1.0
Three months from now this will be just another entry in some blog round up of De Niros worst movies, a competition that gets tougher all the time. Chicago Reader
1.3
Become a fan on Facebook Follow on Twitter Review by Mark Dujsik | September 22, 2011 Killer Elite opens with an assassination in Mexico, performed by .. Mark Reviews Movies
2.7
The end result is a curiously misguided piece of work that squanders the talents of an undeniably strong group of performers, with the stars efforts m .. Reel Film Reviews
2.8
But it doesnt really look like a 1980s type film.It has a more modern style than that. Lariat
2.5
The only thing about Killer Elite thats even remotely original is that it deals in part with the Arab nation of Oman, which rarely shows up in movies .. Eric Ds Nider
2.0
Most of the fast cut action sequences are predictable, and much of the dialogue is (unintentionally) hilarious. Radio Times
3.0
This one isnt awful and the action is decently handled, but the overall offering simply feels mediocre at best. Screen It
2.5
The fun of Killer Elite, such as it is, is all in the hardass action. But theres nothing elite about this disposable time killer. Rolling Stone
2.5
Danny (Statham) thinks hes left his black ops life behind for a quiet farm in the Outback with lusty neighbour Anne (Strahovski), but hes forced back .. Shadows On The Wall
2.8
What all this semi incomprehensible malarkey boils down to is a series of violent skirmishes between Danny and what seems like half the planet. Cs Monitor
2.5
The filmmakers claim that Killer Elite (which apart from disappointing viewers bears no connection to the 1975 Sam Peckinpah movie) is based on a true .. Film Journal
3.0
If youre willing to accept Killer Elite as a shoot em up action movie with good actors taking the spots of the usual lunk heads (but spouting the usua .. Az Central
2.5
Bravura, lunacy, the sense that someone in front of the camera or somewhere behind it is having a good time. Boston
3.5
Taken for the lightweight entertainment it is, though, its enjoyable enough. Mountain X
1.8
Unfortunately, the execution of that premise ends up being just as boring. Npr
1.3
If theres anything sadder than a routine bad film, its an ambitious bad film. Star Tribune
2.5
But leaving behind a life of crime is never easy in a Hollywood movie. Emanuellevy
2.0
Jason Statham is matched with Robert de Niro and Clive Owen in this headcracking hitman yarn, but its a bit overcomplicated for its own good. Guardian
2.0
This violent conspiracy thriller is based on The Feather Men, an allegedly fact based book written in 1991 by Ranulph Fiennes about a Dubai sheikh who .. Guardian
2.0
Remember that Simpsons where Homer rents Paint Your Wagon because anything with Lee Marvin and Clint Eastwood is guaranteed to be a no brain killfest Empire
3.0
Its an extraordinary (and almost plausible) story, and we can only wish that the filmmakers had told it better.Oh, yes, a great cast and plenty of ten ..
2.5
Susan Grangers review of Killer Elite (Open Road Films) With a mucho macho cast that includes Jason Statham, Clive Owen and Robert De Niro, expectatio .. Susang Ranger
3.0
Their nonstop contest to be the Worlds Biggest Badass is entertaining and supersedes the occasional stock one liners and familiar scenarios in the scr .. Movies
3.1
Killer Elite is a throwback to an era when action movies still had balls, when muscular bravado easily overcame banal screenwriting and corny narrativ .. Slant Magazine
2.5
Ultimately the film proper comes off like its poster: a copycat that superficially looks the same but lacks in inspiration. Mr Brown Movies
2.0
Sadly, it never really tries to be anything more than another vehicle for Jason Statham. Bullz-Eye
1.5
But the endless repetition of the thug as hero precisely because hes a thug is worst than boring: its disgusting.And here we go again. Flickfilosopher
3.1
Despite having a perfect cast for a title like Killer Elite, Gary McKendrys feature debut comes across as little more than a generic Jason Statham mov .. ReelViews
3.0
As if wanting to be a genuinely good film, such as The Bank Job, made by some of the same team, but unwilling to let go of proven formulas, this muscu .. Hollywood Reporter
2.5
Theres guilty pleasure in watching A list actors like De Niro and Owen elevate B grade material but guilt overtakes the pleasure. Coles Mithey
2.0
The movie just sort of sits there, going through the motions, reveling in clich, building to a strangely inert climax that is forgone as it is underwh .. Movie Freak
2.8
I dont think Killer Elite is going to blow anyone away, but its a solid action movie with a slightly smarter than average script. Hit Fix
3.1
The movies not stupid. And that makes it more than bearable and often a little fun. Nj
1.8
But a theatrical release with the star power behind this movie should have delivered something much better. 7M Pictures
2.5
You can see why the distributors thought this testosterone laden action film needed a more muscular title. Maki At The Movies
2.9
These tired themes weigh heavily on the fun of the adventure sequences, which already take a backseat to the slow but nonstop chase, hunt, and plottin ..
3.0
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3.1
If youre a fan of Stathams or Owens you will enjoy the action, but what could have been a classic and the start to a franchise, is instead just anothe .. Three Movie Buffs
3.1
It also moves speedily, and not in the shallow sense of jittery editing. New York Post
2.9
Far more than just another Transporter clone, and far less than the sum of its parts, the result is an oddity you couldnt make up. Flicks
1.9
The movie opens with text telling us that The world is in chaos, which is so helpful ... all of the gunfire and violent revenge would have suggested t .. Red Eye Chicago
1.3
Virtually every film hes ever made has been a crime centric drama/action/thriller, all variations on the same basic premise. Dustin Put Man
3.0
Its a worthy cast.Unfortunately, Killer Elite isnt worthy of its cast. Hollywood And Fine
2.0
While it promised to rock us like a hurricane, Killer Elite instead bores us with action movie cliches aplenty and uninspired action sequences. Matts Movie Reviews
2.5
But rookie screenwriter Matt Sherring creates more characters than the film has reasonable space to hold. The Filmy Ap
1.0
Features characters less three dimensional than most cartoons doing and saying things that are only done and said in movies. Bad movies. Really bad mo .. Hollywood Chicago
3.0
Eschewing subtlety and skill in favour of brawn and bust ups isnt necessarily a problem but Killer Elite has neither the shameless muscle of The Expen .. Sky
2.5
And the plot keeps unfolding beyond the point where you might wish it to end. reason
2.5
The Killer Elite was one of Sam Peckinpahs worst movies, but even that 1975 dud was better than this. East Bay Express
2.3
Killer Elite came close to earning a recommendation, but because of the problems with the script and a bit of a drawn out storyline, it didnt quite ge ..
1.9
While Killer Elite does sport some decent chase scenes and meticulous action sequences, its resoundingly poorly conceived in every other aspect, most .. Ion Cinema
2.5
The political posturing comes off hollow and the action merely an awkward wrapper. Daily Film Fix
2.5
Even die hard De Niro fans may be disappointed in his choice this time around. Killer Elite does indeed present an ensemble of terrific actors trying .. Qc Times
1.3
Jason Stathams performances in Lock Stock and Snatch demonstrated range that has not been seen since.Hes a blunt instrument, hard bodied, laconic acti .. Graffiti With Punctuation
1.5
If it is fiction, is Sir Fiennes knighthood an honorary title or did he rightly deserve it.Im willing to suspend a certain amount of belief in support .. Film Festival Today
4.5
Were sorry, but this web site contains enhanced features not supported by the browser version you are currently using. Richard Roeper
2.4
So: its a genre film with a solid lead, and it delivers its genre pleasures in an efficient manner. Splice Today
4.5
Its quite a difficult film to recommend for any reason, as Statham fans will be better served by watching literally any of his other action flicks, an .. Flixist
2.1
Killer Elite might appeal to fans of the spy/assassin genre, but it simply doesnt bring anything fresh or exciting to the table. Blu Ray Ign
3.2
Their professionalism and that of the actors playing them gives the movie a constant energy, even if one is skeptical of the storys truth.
3.5
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3.0
But it finds actors who know how to play off Statham and gives them characters who arent complicated, but have no trouble matching Stathams hulking in .. Yahoo Movies
2.6
Much like The Bank Job, a compelling real life tale relies on tired clichs to guide the audience through by glossing over the fascinating details for .. Deep Focus Review
1.5
The glossy topcoat provided by the paycheck participation of De Niro and Owen cant cover up the essential emptiness of the project. Feeds
4.5
Its not fine cinema and its not going to win any awards but you also wont feel like you didnt get what you came for. Ignorant Bliss



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